Govt in talks with EPF on higher housing withdrawal


Reducing expenses: Johari giving his speech at the opening of the roundtable session in Kuala Lumpur. He says the Government will continue to cut down on duplicate expenses among the ministries to reduce operating expenses.

Govt proposes increasing funds in account two to 40% from 30%

PETALING JAYA: The Government is discussing with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to provide flexibility to first-time home buyers in withdrawing more from their account to aid their affordable home financial needs.

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